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  • Fighting for Democracy Pre-visit Workshop

    Sep 17, 2009

    Sign-up for a FREE Pre-Visit Workshop Thursday, September 17, 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (Dinner provided) WHAT IS FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY? For hundreds of years people have sought a home and future in the United States of America. They came, and still come, in pursuit of freedom and democracy. Yet, the dream of democracy is not without its struggle. Against the backdrop of World War II, a segregated America,...

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Crafty!

    Sep 12, 2009

    FREE ALL DAY! Come to the National Museum for fun crafts for the whole family! All day craft activities: Be creative while helping us clean out our closet! We'll be bringing out all of our crafty fun for a day full of exciting variety. Join us and be sure to bring your artistically inventive imaginations! Kidding Around the Kitchen will show you how to make a fruit leather pouch filled with home made ...

  • "Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

    Sep 05, 2009

    Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

  • FOR MEMBERS ONLY: A Conversation with Mike Shinoda

    Aug 30, 2009

    Join JANM members for this special and intimate event as Mike Shinoda discusses Glorious Excess and engages in a dialogue about his art. Signing to follow. This ticketed event is open to Japanese American National Museum members only. Tickets will go on sale on-line only Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 10 a.m. PST. Limit two tickets per membership; space is limited.

  • Glorious Excess (Dies)

    Aug 30, 2009 - Oct 04, 2009

    Following his highly-successful 2008 show, Glorious Excess (Born), Mike Shinoda returns to the National Museum to unveil his latest collection of paintings and digital works. Larger, broader, and more sensational than before, Glorious Excess (Dies) is the next chapter in his series exploring society’s obsession with celebrity culture, consumer addiction, and fascination with excess. Shinoda’s new works continue to...

  • Taiko for Families

    Aug 29, 2009

    Try your hand at taiko (big drum). Learn basic techniques and even play the drums yourself. This fun and interactive workshop is designed for families of all ages. Other Family Events at the National Museum September 12 – Target Family Free Saturday: Crafty! October 10 – Target Family Free Saturday: Toy Shoppe! October 10: A Special Reading of Be Water, My Friend by Ken Mochizuki October 17: Fall...

  • "Common Ground" Tour for Families

    Aug 29, 2009

    Take a fun and educational family friendly tour of Common Ground: Heart of a Community. This tour is designed to make history come alive for the whole family. Other Family Events at the National Museum September 12 – Target Family Free Saturday: Crafty! October 10 – Target Family Free Saturday: Toy Shoppe! October 10: A Special Reading of Be Water, My Friend by Ken Mochizuki October 17: Fall into JANM Comf...

  • Kidding Around in the Kitchen Family Cooking Adventure: Summer Boredom Busters

    Aug 29, 2009

    Kidding Around in the Kitchen (KATK) and the Japanese American National Museum are pleased to present: Summer Boredom Busters. A hands on cooking class lead by Lisa Elaina FontanesiCreator of KATK. This class will stop the kids from saying what are we doing today? I'm bored! And stop parents from wanting school to start already. Instead, you'll be saying lets make some food together. We will explore the season bes...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Aug 29, 2009

    Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes Museum admission. Comfortable walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.

  • Public Opening and Signing with Mike Shinoda

    Aug 29, 2009

    Free Admission 8 - 10 PM Help us celebrate the opening of Mike Shinoda Glorious Excess (Dies). Mike Shinoda will be signing from 8 to 10 PM Please Note: * No RSVPs accepted * Admission based on a first come, first served basis * Maximum occupancy will be strictly enforced